Student Life

Kent State Farmers' Market inside the DI HUB

IN A FLASH: Final Fall Farmers’ Market

The final Kent State Farmers' Market of the fall semester moves indoors, inside the DI Hub, on Nov. 14.

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Kathryn Wilson receives Distinguished Teaching Award surprise visit in class

‘You Don’t Learn If You Don’t Ever Fail’

Kathryn Wilson, Ph.D., professor of economics at Kent State University, designs her courses with the intention of having students achieve. Her attention to detail, respect from her students and her passion for teaching have earned her the 2023 Distinguished Teaching Award.

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Experience the Blank_Lab's Immersive Exhibit

Take a Whirlwind Journey Abroad With Blank Lab’s New Immersive Exhibit 

Experience a new immersive exhibit highlighting Kent State's education abroad destinations at the Blank Lab in the Design Innovation Hub.

Tags: University News , Student Life , Global Education

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President Diacon at the Freeze Out Game 2023

IN A FLASH: Flashes at the Freeze Out

Kent State University President Todd Diacon joined the Marching Golden Flashes and fans at Dix Stadium to cheer on our team at the annual Freeze Out Game. 

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Palestinian Candlelight Vigil 11-09-23

Tears of Mourning and Hopes for Peace

Students gathered on Risman Plaza for a candlelight vigil mourning Palestinian lives lost in Gaza. 

Tags: Risman Plaza , Student Organizations , Student Life , Arts & Culture , Global Reach

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Two Kent State University ROTC cadets pick out daffodil bulbs to plant as part of the university's annual Veterans Day Commemoration.

Kent State ROTC Cadets Honor Veterans, Plant Daffodil Bulbs on May 4 Site

As part of Kent State University’s annual Veterans Day Commemoration, cadets from the university’s ROTC programs joined staff from University Facilities Management and other volunteers on the site of the May 4, 1970, tragedy to plant daffodil bulbs.

Tags: Community & Society , ROTC , Student Life

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Mark Stillion

A Veteran's Advocacy Journey

Hi, my name is Mark Stillion, and I am one of those people. I am one of the many, who signed the dotted line, before I even turned 18 years old to go and serve and protect something that I felt was worth fighting for: my freedom.

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Golden I Jewish student group held a vigil in which they read the names of the Israeli people killed by Hamas Oct. 7.

Jewish Students Say the Names of the Dead to Honor Their Lives   

The goal of the Golden I vigil was to acknowledge that the Israeli people who were brutally murdered were real people with real lives, said Rose Martyn, vice president of Golden I.

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Members of Kent State's ROTC present the color guard at Veterans Day services.

Honoring Veterans for Their Service

Kent State University paid formal tribute to all those who have served in the U.S. armed forces at its annual Veterans Day Commemoration. 

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Students Celebrating B’nai Mitzva

Celebrating B’nai Mitzvah

On Monday, Hebros hosted its first-ever Hebros B’nai Mitzvah Reception, where Kent State students were invited to visit the Hillel Center to take part in games, enjoy food and learn about Jewish practices.

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